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World Politics & Diplomacy 28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Iran Threatens Action Against Sinokor Ships in Hormuz, Raising Shipping Risk

Iran said it may take legal or operational action against vessels linked to South Korea’s Sinokor Merchant Marine as they transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The warning adds fresh uncertainty for commercial shipping in a corridor that carries a significant share of global oil flows and has long been vulnerable to regional tensions.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Proposed 0.4% UPI Merchant Fee Will Not Be Passed to Consumers, Government Sources Say

Government sources have clarified that the proposed 0.4% merchant fee on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, easing concern over a possible cost increase in India’s most widely used digital payments system. The National Payments Corporation of India said only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, while the Indian Banks’ Association is expected to address market misunderstandings soon.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR Misconception, Says Merchants Bear the Charge

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to quell confusion over the Merchant Discount Rate on certain UPI transactions, saying the charge will not be passed on to consumers. She stressed that the levy is borne by merchants, is not a tax or surcharge, and applies only to select payments above Rs 2,000 at a rate of 0.4%.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 12:20 AM IST

Proposed 0.4% UPI Merchant Fee Will Not Be Passed to Consumers, Sources Say

Government sources have clarified that a proposed 0.4% merchant fee on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, easing concerns over a possible rise in digital payment costs. The National Payments Corporation of India said only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, while the Indian Banks' Association is expected to address market misunderstandings soon.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 06:34 PM IST

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR ‘Misconception,’ Says Merchant Fee Won’t Hit Consumers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm concerns over the Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI transactions, saying the charge is borne by merchants and will not be passed on to consumers. She stressed that the levy is neither a tax nor a cess, but a payment-processing cost applied only to certain transactions above Rs 2,000.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM IST

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR Misconception, Says Merchant Charge Will Not Hit Consumers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm concerns over the Merchant Discount Rate on certain UPI transactions, saying the charge will remain a cost borne by merchants and will not be passed on to consumers. She also stressed that the levy is not a tax, cess or surcharge, but a payment-processing fee applicable only to select transactions above Rs 2,000.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM IST

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR ‘Misconception,’ Says Merchant Charge Will Not Reach Consumers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm concerns over the Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions, saying the charge is borne by merchants and will not be passed on to consumers. She stressed that the levy is neither a tax nor a surcharge, but a payment-processing cost applicable only to certain transactions above Rs 2,000.

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World Politics & Diplomacy27 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Japan Indicts U.S. Marine in Okinawa Killing, Deepening Pressure Over Base Crimes

Japanese prosecutors have indicted a U.S. Marine in connection with the killing of a woman in Okinawa, according to multiple reports, in a case that is likely to intensify scrutiny of the American military presence on the island. The indictment adds fresh strain to an already sensitive bilateral issue, where local anger over crimes involving U.S. service members has repeatedly collided with strategic ties between Tokyo and Washington.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Marine Corps Redesignates Battalion as First Medium Missile Unit

The 2nd Marine Division’s 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment has been redesignated as the Marine Corps’ first medium missile battalion in a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The move marks a significant shift in force design as the service adapts to long-range precision strike requirements and the evolving threat environment in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Underwater Robot Reveals Vast Shark Gathering on Seabed, Deepening Questions About Hidden Marine Habitats

An underwater robot has captured extraordinary footage of thousands of sharks clustered together and apparently resting on the seabed, a sight that has startled marine scientists and sharpened interest in an overlooked corner of ocean ecology. The discovery underscores how little is still known about deep-sea shark behavior and why advanced robotic exploration is becoming essential to climate and biodiversity research.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Marine Corps Redesignates Battalion as First Medium Missile Unit

The 2nd Marine Division’s 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment has been redesignated as the Marine Corps’ first medium missile battalion, marking a significant shift in the service’s force design. The ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, underscores the Corps’ move away from legacy artillery structures toward longer-range, more mobile strike capabilities suited to modern contested environments.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition24 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Marine Heatwave Drove Surge in Rare Hybrid Crabs Across the Bering Sea

A marine heatwave in the Bering Sea appears to have reshaped the region’s crab population, driving a sharp rise in rare snow-Tanner hybrid crabs after billions of snow crabs disappeared. Scientists say the hybrids were suddenly far more common in commercial catches in 2025, underscoring how rapidly warming oceans can alter marine ecosystems and fisheries management. The finding adds a new dimension to climate risk in Alaska’s waters, where ecological disruption is increasingly colliding with economic dependence on crab harvests.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Marine Corps Redesignates Battalion as First Medium Missile Unit

The 2nd Marine Division’s 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment has been redesignated as a medium missile battalion in a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, marking the first unit of its kind in the Marine Corps. The move reflects the service’s accelerating shift from traditional artillery toward long-range precision strike capabilities designed for contested maritime environments.

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